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In episode 38: Why Won’t Therapy Work? We discuss some of the reasons people put off speaking with a mental health provider. Some wonder, does therapy really work? As we probably all would admit, humans can be stubborn and many of us are very reluctant to admit we have a problem. While such “denial” is commonly associated with substance abuse, it is actually common for all mental health issues.  One of the ways to avoid dealing

We’ve spent the last several episodes or our podcast discussing PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders): what they are, how they develop, what factors may influence them, and how to treat them. In our final episode on this subject, Ep. 37 : Postpartum Mental Health & Suicide, Part IV, we narrow in specifically about how PMADs can contribute to suicidal thoughts. Suicide is a leading cause of death for moms within the first year of

In episode 36: Postpartum Mental Health and Suicide, Part III, we discuss how having a child often contributes to feelings of unhappiness in the marriage. In many examples, those feelings are temporary and can be overcome. Having a healthy partnership is important for the mental health of every person in the family (including newborn babies!). But it can be hard to maintain your romantic spark, especially with a new baby in the home. In this

In episode 35: Postpartum Mental Health & Suicide, Part II we discuss how PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) can effect every member of the family. It is common knowledge that many women may experience postpartum depression, for example, following childbirth.  However, women are not the only ones who are changed by a new baby entering the home. Research supports that the entire family is impacted by a newborn. Men and Postpartum Mental Health  As

In episode 34 : Postpartum Mental Health & Suicide, Part I, we touch on how lack of sleep has a huge impact on our overall well being. This is true all of the time, not just with new parents. We all know that sleep is an essential need for us humans, but we may not fully appreciate how related sleep and mental health are.  Time and again, studies have shown that a good night’s sleep